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Lac de l'Île walks
The lakes of Néouvielle
Visorando Member 
9.59 mi
+3,376 ft
-3,360 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Lary-Soulan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Loop among the large lakes of the Néouvielle Nature Reserve: Lac d'Orédon - Les Laquettes - Lac d'Aubert - Lac D'aumar - Lac Supérieur - Lac de l'Île - Lacs d'Anglade - Lac du Pé d'Estibère and Lac de l'Oule.You are entering the Néouvielle National Nature Reserve, which is protected by regulations. Please respect these regulations (see practical information).
A sense of direction, map reading and GPX tracking are essential from (3) to (11).
Lake Superior and Lake de l'Île from Lake Aubert
Visorando Member 
4.19 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,096 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vielle-Aure (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Although less well known than their prestigious neighbours, the Néouvielle lakes are also magnificent. We can add Lac de l'Ours, which is accessible by footpaths.
This short hike with little elevation gain is an invitation to stroll from lake to lake, especially if you add Lac de l'Ours to the route, going from the small lake before Lac de l'Île and back. In this case, add an extra hour.
You are entering the Néouvielle National Nature Reserve, which is protected by regulations. Please respect these regulations (see practical information).
Towards Lac de l'Île
Visorando Member 
4.88 mi
+1,066 ft
-1,056 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Vielle-Aure (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A short, picturesque walk to a small lake with an island in the heart of the mountains.
You are entering the Néouvielle National Nature Reserve, which is protected by regulations. Please respect these (see practical information).
Walks near Lac de l'Île
Chalet Hôtel d'Orédon - Tournaboup
Visorando Member 
9.05 mi
+2,096 ft
-3,494 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Aragnouet (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Third stage of the Three Days in the Néouvielle Reserve and its lakesFrom the Chalet-Hôtel d'Orédon to the Tournaboup car park.The multi-day hike is coming to an end, but the beauty of the 20 lakes remains.You are entering the Néouvielle National Nature Reserve, which is protected by regulations. Please respect these regulations (see practical information).
Aygues-Cluses Refuge - Campana de Cloutou Refuge
Visorando Member 4.62 mi
+2,146 ft
-1,867 ft
4h 00
Difficult
Departure from Barèges (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Day three of the four-day Tour du Massif de Néouvielle, the shortest route of the four days, but no less magnificent.This hike is classified as difficult due to the ascent of Pic d'Aygues-Cluses (T5 ridge). See the variants if you wish to avoid the peak or climb it in the other direction (less complicated).
Bastan refuge - Chalet Hôtel d'Orédon
Visorando Member 
5.60 mi
+2,126 ft
-3,330 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vielle-Aure (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Second stage of the Three Days in the Néouvielle Reserve and its lakes.
From the Bastan refuge to the Chalet-Hôtel d'Orédon.
The tour and contemplation of the 20 lakes continues.
You are entering the Néouvielle National Nature Reserve, which is protected by regulations. Please respect these regulations (see practical information).
Du Refuge du Campana de Cloutou à Artigues par le Lac de Montarrouye
Visorando Member 
7.55 mi
+974 ft
-4,285 ft
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from Bagnères-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This second stage, after spending the night at the Refuge de Campana de Cloutou, returns to Artigues, off the beaten track, with the discovery of the little-known Montarrouye valley.This day is classified as difficult because you need to know how to find your way.
Tournaboup - Bastan Refuge
Visorando Member 
8.80 mi
+4,337 ft
-1,742 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Barèges (Hautes-Pyrénées)
First stage of the Three Days in the Néouvielle Reserve and its lakes.
From the Tournaboup car park to the Bastan refuge.
This is a fairly challenging hike due to its elevation gain and short distance.
At (6), you can listen to the stage and remove some of the elevation gain. See Practical Information.
At (7), you can shorten the route and remove some of the elevation gain by starting on a south-facing balcony trail.
From Artigues to the Campana de Cloutou refuge
Visorando Member 
7.24 mi
+4,439 ft
-1,119 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Campan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Ascent to the Hourquette de Caderolles, the Col de Bastanet and overnight stay at the Campana de Cloutou refuge.
This first stage is classified as difficult because there is a lot of elevation gain.
From Saint-Lary-Soulan to Ancizan
Visorando Member 
5.00 mi
+318 ft
-443 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Lary-Soulan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The second stage of the Ténarèze, at the bottom of the Aure valley, runs alongside the Neste river through fields. In places, the path widens, suggesting the trace of the old drovers' road, particularly near the Nourde footbridge. A peaceful route that passes through several small rural villages set on a plain ideal for resting herds before the climb to the summer pastures.
From Ancizan to Fréchet-Aure
Visorando Member 
5.60 mi
+984 ft
-1,083 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ancizan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Third stage of the Ténarèze. From Ancizan, follow the GR® 105 north-east, crossing summer pastures and beech woods with views of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre. After Cadéac, the trail leads to Arreau, the former capital of the Aure Valley. Then take the old railway line (now disused), a flat path lined with ferns, to Fréchet-Aure. This balcony village, listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", offers a panorama of the Pyrenees and a preserved pastoral heritage.
From the Hospice de Rioumajou to Saint-Lary-Soulan
Visorando Member 
10.85 mi
+1,063 ft
-3,478 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Lary-Soulan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The first stage starts at the Hospice du Rioumajou. You are at the start of the summer pastures, one of the arrival points of the Ténarèze. This ancient path, first traced in prehistoric times and then developed by the Romans, linked the Adour and Garonne basins, avoiding fords and tolls. A major transhumance route, it allowed herds to move between the plains and the mountains, while serving as a commercial and cultural link between Gascony and Spain, notably via passes such as the Ourdissétou.
Fréchet-Aure - Sarrancolin
Visorando Member 
3.18 mi
+446 ft
-807 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Fréchet-Aure (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Fourth stage of the Ténarèze: this section of the route takes you back to the GR®105 from Fréchet-Aure.
The route continues through Camous, a picturesque village with a rich mining heritage. You will then take a path towards Ilhet, following the old railway line, an industrial relic that adds a touch of nostalgia to the hike.
The walk continues to Sarrancolin, the end point of this stage.